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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 928.68 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 928.68 and 272.45 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 928.68 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/928.68 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 928.68 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 253,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,014.22/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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